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Amramp provides safe access for people with mobility concerns at home and other venues. Amramp provides steel modular ramp systems for purchase or rental with no minimum length of ramp or amount of time. Patented ramp systems are delivered in days. Amramp franchises are home-based with corporate office support. Named one of the “Top 10 Franchises for a Recession” by the Online Marketing Network.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 2002
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 42 | | 97.7% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 1 | | 2.3% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 43 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 43 | | 100% | | In 32 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 43 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Virginia | 3 | | 2. Florida | 4 | | 3. Pennsylvania | 4 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $Varies |
| Cash Investment: | $Varies |
| Total Investment: | $122-205K |
| Average Total Investment: | $164K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $49,250 |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $98K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 12% |
| Average Royalty: | 12% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1-3% |
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, Varies Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? Yes
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 19 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases |
| Other Marketing Support: | Estimating Department, Call Center, Accounting |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. South Boston MA Corporate | One Week - Travel & Lodging Not Included |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 9
| U.S.: | Yes, CA, WA, AL, MS, LA, PA, FL, IN, CO, WI, CH, TN, MI |
| Canada: | Yes, Ontario, Alberta |
| Overseas: | No |
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